Small Agency. Big Impact.

“Design is not just what it looks like and feels like. Design is how it works.” — Steve Jobs

With 150+ completed projects under our belt, we’ve built websites, games, apps, content, and podcasts that created lasting impact. Our experience has taught us how to blend creativity, tech, and strategy for smart solutions with seamless execution—no matter the project size

Teamwork

“No man is an island” – John Donne

Recognition of our work is terrific, and we share each honor with our clients and all the members who come together for each project.

Two Webby Honorees

2023 & 2024 WNET Educational Sites (Creative Director/Designer)

Four Emmy Nominations

 2017 2013, 2012, 2009 -WNET Sites & Games (Creative Director)

Other Awards

Parent Choice, Imagen, Kirkus, and NETA for Awards (Creative Director/Producer)

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Janette Afsharian is absolutely remarkable. She’s a top-notch developer and producer of digital content. Working with her and her team is a pleasure – and the quality of the work is second to none!

Jef Kaminsky
Vice President of TV Development & Programming
Scholastic Inc.
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I hired Janette and Bluemarker to help bring the site into the 21st century and her work dramatically surpassed all expectations.

Hugh Siegel
Director of Communications Stategy
ICAP at Columbia University
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The Kids’ Media & Education team at WNET (NY Public Media) has worked with Janette for more than a decade. She is amazing! Creative, professional, and a true collaborator. And the end product – whether it’s a digital game or website – has always top-notch.

Sandra Sheppard
Executive Producer and Director
WNET NY Public Media
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I have had the pleasure over many years of working with Janette on interactive projects. She is savvy, creative, and a great problem-solver. She always meets challenging deadlines and finds cost-effective ways to make digital dreams come true. Janette has a delightful design sense and a profound understanding of how to maximize user experiences.

Jill Peters
Executive Producer
WNET NY Public Media

Websites. Games. Social Media. Podcasts!

“The best way to predict the future is to create it.” — Alan Kay

From global learning platforms to interactive storytelling, we create purposeful, engaging solutions with creativity and precision.

Creative & Technical Leadership

We lead with creativity and precision, managing projects from concept to launch using Agile, Lean, and hybrid Waterfall approaches.

Website Design & Development

Over 150 projects delivered, from indie sites to enterprise e-learning platforms. We evolve with tech to create seamless, user-focused experiences. Here are a few of our active projects.

Podcast & Video Production

Bluemarker’s founder, Janette, co-hosts & co-created the hit podcast Lost in Jersey, which delivers compelling audio and video storytelling that connects audiences. Bluemarker is behind all the web/graphic design, visuals, social media, technology, and biz management of the podcast.

Social Media Content

We don’t just follow trends—we create them. Our content is authentic, shareable, and built to engage.

E-Learning

Five years of crafting Learning Management Systems that empower educators and students with effective, user-friendly design.

Educational Games

From web to mobile, we’ve built hundreds of educational games, blending engagement with learning from concept to launch.

Projects That Make an Impact

The only source of knowledge is experience.” – Albert Einstein

With decades of experience, we’ve mastered countless tools and tackled complex projects—but our curiosity never fades. We’re always exploring, experimenting, and learning as we go, finding innovative solutions along the way.

Active Projects

Archived Projects

WNET / PBS

Websites with Games (Design & Dev)

  • 2018 – Build a Story Map
  • 2018 – (Emmy Nominated) Save the Park Game
  • 2017 – (Emmy Nominated) Noah site with 38 games 
  • 2011 – Cyberchase CyberOlympics Game
  • 2010 – Cyberchase Luckystar Math Game
  • 2010 – Cyberchase Buzz and Delete in Games in Video
  • 2009 – Cyberchase Sendit
  • 2009 – Cyberchase UFIXIT
  • 2009 – (Emmy Nominated) Artopia
  • (Emmy Nominated)
  • 1999 – Nature
  • 1998 – Savage Seas
  • 1998 – Alien Empire
  • 1998 – Stephen Hawkings Universe
  • 1998 – Great Performances
  • 1998 – Fooling with Words Bill Moyers
  • 1997 – Concept to Classroom:
  • 1997 – Innovation: Cracking the Code
  • 1997 – REEL NY.
  • 1997 – School Award for Teachers
  • 1997 – New York Online
  • 1997 – The Day the World Broke DVD game,
  • 1996 – Heritage: Civilization and the Jews DVD, 50+ maps

SCHOLASTIC KIDS

Kids Websites with Games (Design & Dev)

  • 2014 – (Emmy Nominated) Chuck Vanderchuck site with 43 games 
  • 2010 – DS Digging for Dinosaurs
  • 2009 – Leapster Digging for Dinosaurs
  • 2008 – Esperanza Rising
  • 2008 – A Dog’s Life
  • 2008 – Bone
  • 2008 – Teen Magazine Network
  • 2008 – Leapster Animal Genius
  • 2008 – Underland Chronicles
  • 2008 – Julian Rodriguez Books
  • 2008 – Because of Win-Dixie
  • 2007 – Captain Underpants
  • 2007 – Maurice Sendak Mommy Holiday Card
  • 2007 – Firefly
  • 2007 – Queen Bee
  • 2007 – The Ultimate Magic Club
  • 2007 – Leapster Animal Genius
  • 2006 – DS Animal Genius
  • 2006 – Hoot
  • 2006 – Holes
  • 2006 – Scholastic Weather Reporters
  • 2006 – Twitches
  • 2006 – Harry Potter
  • 2006 – Inkheart
  • 2006 – Charlette’s Web
  • 2006 – Clifford Big Red Dog
  • 2006 – The Writing Edge site design
  • 2005 – My Dumb Diary
  • 2005 – Spy X
  • 2005 – Ricky Ricotta
  • 2005 – I Spy Holiday Card
  • 2005 – Magic School Bus
  • 2002 – Little Bill CD game
  • 2001 – I Spy Spooky Mansion
  • 2000 – iSpy

SCHOLASTIC ED

Websites (Design)

  • 2013 – System 44
  • 2013 – Trait Tracker
  • 2013 – Trait Writers
  • 2013 – Write Board
  • 2008 – Family Learning Hub
  • 2008 – Sparky Hunt for Hazards
  • 2007 – The Great Season Search
  • 2007 – Chairperson Toolkit
  • 2007 – Book Wizard
  • 2007 – Grolier Online
  • 2007 – Red site design
  • 2007 – School Libraries Work!
  • 2007 – Lectorum
  • 2007 – Zip Zoom
  • 2007 – Scholastic Funding Connection
  • 2007 – News
  • 2005 – Librarians Using Technology
  • 2005 – SAM – Scholastic Achievement Manager
  • 2003 – Teachers: Little Red Tool Box
  • 2003 – Teachers: Red
  • 2003 – Teachers: List Exchange
  • 2003 – Everyday Folklore
  • 2002 – Writing with Writers
  • 2002 – Myths Writing Workshop with Jane Yolen
  • 2000 – Read 180

Space Racers

Websites, Game and App (Design & Dev)

  • 2016 – Space Racers Photo Contest
  • 2015 – Space Racers! game app,
    (Parent’s Choice Fun Award)
  • 2014 – Space Collector HTML5 game

Dino-Store App (Original IP)

Book App (Design & Dev)

  • 2013-2015– Storybook app. Original IP
    (Kirkus Best Book App Award)

Wiley Publishing Sites

Websites (Design)

  • 2015 – Wiley ChemPlanner
  • 2014 – JAS Mobile Design
  • 2012 – ELS
  • 2011 – Life Science E-Book Design
  • 2011 – The Leadership Challenge
  • 2010 – 2015 Comp. Physiology
  • 2010 – Project Framework Admin
  • 2009 – Wires
  • 2009 – BPS Blackwell

Barnes & Nobles

App (Design)

  • 2010 – Nook mobile device UI, team designed screens

Amplify

Website (Design)

  • 2013 – Project Ed
  • 2008 – 2010 Company Site

Little, Brown and Company

Video, Graphic, and Website (Design)

  • 2011 – The Muppets Movie, videos
  • 2011 – Shipbreaker video trailers
  • 2011 – Fall for Reading site
  • 2010 – Jane book trailers, videos

Pearson

Graphic, and Website (Design)

  • 2007 – World History
  • 2007 – Western Civilizations
  • 2007 – American History
  • 2007 – My Skills Lab
  • 2007 – Case in Point DVD
  • 2007 – Reading Road Trip
  • 2005 – Writing About Literature
  • 1997 – Learning Adventure in Citizenship
  • 1997 – The Day the World Broke DVD, game
  • 1996 – Heritage: Civilization and the Jews DVD, 50+ maps

Our Clients!

We Listen. We Build. We Deliver. 

We turn ideas into reality with creativity, innovation, and problem-solving. Grateful for the clients who trust us to bring their vision to life!

Contact Us

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